Expressing his spirituality through art, Sharma’s unique masterpieces are meant to inspire peace and reflection in the viewer. With sections on major Hindu deities and classic Vedic texts that include both art and accompanying descriptions, In a World of Gods and Goddesses is the definitive collection of Indra Sharma’s lifework. By combining contemporary and traditional artistic styles, Sharma creates icons of Hindu gods and goddesses that are altars of worship for millions. Steeped in India’s ancient Vedic cosmology, these prayerful, captivating paintings contain a complete who’s who of the Hindu pantheon—Ganesh, Devi, Shiva, Vishnu, Laxmi, and Krishna all come alive in this unique and richly colored work.

Provides information on the gods and goddesses of a wide range of cultures, from the ancient Sumerian to the modern Haitian.

Presents brief entries describing the gods and goddesses from the mythology and religion of a wide variety of cultures throughout history.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Describes the origins of the most important Greek myths along with the personalities and special powers of the major Greek gods and goddesses.

This reference book offers a comprehensive survey of gods and goddesses from cultures across the globe, with each entry covering specific cultures, dates of worship, the role the god played, and defining characteristics and symbols.

A series of stories about gods and goddesses based on myths, legends, and folk tales.